Ariana Watson

Ariana Watson is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, expected to graduate in 2028. Experience includes participating in the Summer Academy for Math and Science at Carnegie Mellon University, where programming, AI, and 3D modeling were applied in game design. A history of involvement in music as a violist with the Children's Orchestra Society and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Society of New York is evident, with performances at Carnegie Hall. Ariana has also engaged in business management at Harvard University, worked as a development intern focusing on financial literacy at FAM-In Savings, and founded the Arendo App to address landlord challenges globally. Additional roles include volunteering at Northwell Health, serving as a campus ambassador for Perplexity and Forté Foundation, and conducting scientific research on biodiesel production from algae.